designworks
Fire Suppression Systems Designer (Lead)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a specialization in Fire Protection
- A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in designing fire protection systems for commercial, low/high-rise, and multi-family residential buildings.
- P.Eng. Designation in good standing with the relevant engineering association, with a focus on Fire Protection Engineering will be considered an asset.
- Language of Work: English; Fluency in English is required for clear and effective communication across all levels of project involvement.
- Strong communication skills are essential to effectively coordinate with inter-discipline teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring high-value engineering outcomes across projects.
- In-depth knowledge and familiarity with fire protection industry codes and standards including NFPA codes, National Building Code, Provincial Building Code, and the ability to apply these in conjuncti
- Demonstrated leadership and business development skills to guide project teams and contribute to the growth of the fire protection engineering services.
- Proficiency in software tools relevant to fire protection engineering, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD.
- A proactive problem-solver: You're a natural self-starter with an innate ability to identify priorities, manage your schedule effectively, and meet tight deadlines. Your proactive approach ensures you
- An adept multitasker: Comfortable juggling multiple projects simultaneously, you excel at organizing and prioritizing tasks independently. Your ability to navigate complex projects without guidance ma
- A team player with open communication: Hardworking and reliable, you are committed to maintaining transparent and open communication with your team. Your dependability fosters trust and confidence amo
- Resilient and adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace challenges with enthusiasm rather than avoidance. Your resilience enables you to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging
Full description
About Us
Design Works Engineering Ltd. is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, energy modelling, and fire protection design services. Our team is driven by a shared vision to create exceptional projects and strong client relationships.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Fire Suppression Systems Designer to join our growing team in Edmonton, AB. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role is responsible for leading the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems on a variety of building projects.
Job Type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours/ week)
Location: Edmonton, AB (on-site)
Vacancies: 1
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to all project phases, ensuring compliance with applicable fire safety codes and standards while adhering to defined scope, timelines, and budget.
- Design and specification of Fire Protection Systems, including but not limited to fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and emergency lighting systems.
- Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for fire protection systems to ensure detailed and accurate representation of the designed systems.
- Stamp engineering drawings and documents to certify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and professional engineering requirements.
- Review Client Specifications to ensure that all fire protection requirements are understood and incorporated into the design.
- Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions, demonstrating the effectiveness and compliance of fire protection systems.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with the design and participate in the development of fire protection engineering standards to ensure consistency and high quality in all projects.
- Obtain proposals from and follow up with suppliers and contractors to ensure that the materials and workmanship meet the project’s fire protection requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional project team members to integrate fire protection systems with other building systems for a cohesive and efficient design.
- Visit project sites for project-related activities, including inspections and audits of existing fire protection systems and to ensure compliance with the fire safety design during construction.
- Perform fire risk assessments and modelling, including egress modelling and fire dynamics simulations, to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire protection strategies.